Roman views 49ers wideouts as the NFL’s best blockers

During wide receiver Ted Ginn’s 24-yard run on a reverse in last week’s win over Tampa Bay, fellow wideout Michael Crabtree served as his convoy by effectively blocking two Buccaneers.

It’s the type of effort that isn’t reflected in the box score, but it hasn’t gone unnoticed by offensive coordinator Greg Roman. The 49ers have averaged 188.5 rushing yards and 6.2 yards a carry in their last two games and Roman indicated the wideouts deserve some of the credit.

“I challenge anybody to find any NFL receiving corps that blocks as hard and as well as our receivers,” Roman said. “They have been phenomenal … They are inspiring with their effort.”

Joshua Morgan, who was placed on the season-ending injured reserve list this week, is known as the team’s best blocking wide receiver. But Roman said Crabtree has also been stellar.

Crabtree has been labeled a “diva” wide receiver throughout his career. Roman was asked if divas block downfield like Crabtree.

“What is a diva anyway? I don’t know what that is,” Roman said. “All I can tell you is this: Our receivers are extremely physical in their blocking and it’s inspiring to everybody.”

After last week’s win, a reporter termed Crabtree a “blocking machine.”

“I’m no blocking machine,” he said. “I’m a receiver. Whatever they need me to do, I’m just going to get it done and just get the win.”